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{{about|the 1998 Jebediah song|other songs|Teflon (disambiguation)}}
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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox single <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
| Name = Teflon
| name = Teflon
| Cover = Jeb_Teflon.jpg
| cover = Jeb_Teflon.jpg
| Border =
| alt =
| Alt =
| type = single
| Caption =
| artist = [[Jebediah]]
| Artist = [[Jebediah]]
| album = [[Slightly Odway]]
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| released = {{Start date|df=y|1998|3|23}}
| Album = [[Slightly Odway]]
| A-side =
| recorded = April 1997<br />Sing Sing Studios
| B-side =
| studio =
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| venue =
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| Released = {{Start date|df=y|1998|3|23}}
| Format = CD, 7" vinyl
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
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| length = {{Duration|m=21|s=55}}
| Recorded = April 1997<br />Sing Sing Studios
| Genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| label = [[Murmur (record label)|Murmur]]
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| writer = Chris Daymond, Kevin Mitchell, Vanessa Thornton, Brett Mitchell
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| Length = {{Duration|m=21|s=55}}
| producer = Neill King
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| Label = [[Murmur (record label)|Murmur]]
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| prev_title = [[Military Strongmen (Jebediah)|Military Strongmen]]
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| Writer = Chris Daymond, Kevin Mitchell, Vanessa Thornton, Brett Mitchell
| Producer = Neill King
| prev_year = 1997
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| next_title = [[Harpoon (EP)|Harpoon]]
| Certification =
| Chronology =
| next_year = 1998
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| Last single = "[[Military Strongmen (Jebediah)|Military Strongmen]]" <br />(1997)
| This single = "'''Teflon'''" <br />(1998)
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| Next single = "[[Harpoon (EP)|Harpoon]]" <br />(1998)
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| Misc =
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"'''Teflon'''" is the third single from ''[[Slightly Odway]]'', the debut album from Australian [[alternative rock]] band, [[Jebediah]]. It was written by band members, Chris Daymond, Kevin Mitchell (aka [[Bob Evans (musician)|Bob Evans]]), Vanessa Thornton and Brett Mitchell. It was produced by Neill King and was released on 23 March 1998, peaking at number&nbsp;41 on the Australian [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]].<ref name="AUS Charts">{{cite web | url = http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Jebediah | title = Jebediah Discography| last = Hung | first = Steffen | publisher = Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien | accessdate = 29 January 2015 }}</ref> It polled at number&nbsp;42 in the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 1998|Triple J Hottest 100 music poll for 1998]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hottest 100 1998|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100_08/history/1998.htm|work=[[Triple j]]|publisher=ABC|accessdate=29 January 2015|author=triple j|year=2008}}</ref>
"'''Teflon'''" is a song by Australian [[alternative rock]] band, [[Jebediah]]. "Teflon" was released on 23 March 1998 as the third single from the band's debut studio album, ''[[Slightly Odway]]'' and peaked at number&nbsp;41 on the Australian [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]].<ref name="AUS Charts">{{cite web | url = http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Jebediah | title = Jebediah Discography| last = Hung | first = Steffen | publisher = Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien | accessdate = 29 January 2015 }}</ref> It polled at number&nbsp;42 in the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 1998|Triple J Hottest 100 music poll for 1998]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hottest 100 1998|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100_08/history/1998.htm|work=[[Triple j]]|publisher=ABC|accessdate=29 January 2015|author=triple j|year=2008}}</ref>


In October 1998 Jedediah performed "Teflon" at the [[ARIA Music Awards of 1998|ARIA Music Awards]] ceremony.<ref name="Baker">{{cite magazine | last = Baker | first = Glenn A | authorlink = Glenn A. Baker | magazine = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | publisher = Global Media | title = Imbruglia Leads ARIA Awards | date = 31 October 1998 | issue = 1 | issn = 0006-2510 | page = 8 }}</ref> A live version recorded in London was issued on a bonus disc of an extended version of their fifth studio album, ''[[Kosciuszko (album)|Kosciuszko]]'', in April 2011.<ref name="NLA 1">{{Citation | author1=Jebediah | authorlink = Jedediah | title=Kosciuszko | publication-date =2011 | publisher=Dew Process/Universal Music Australia (distributor). [[National Library of Australia]] | edition=Collector's | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/150967498 | accessdate=5 February 2015 }}</ref>
==Single version==

The [[CD single]] version of "Teflon" features four bonus non-album [[Track (CD)|tracks]], including a new one, "You"; a [[remix]] of the title track by The Cooling Brothers, aka Ku-Ling Brothers (Steven Mallinder&mdash;ex&ndash;[[Cabaret Voltaire (band)|Cabaret Volataire]]&mdash;and Shane Norton), which was recorded at Revolver Studios and produced by Laurie Singara; together with [[Acoustic music|acoustic]] versions of both "Tracksuit" and "[[Jerks of Attention]]" recorded live by [[RTRFM]] on the radio station's breakfast programme, ''The Cornflakes''.

The single release version was slightly remixed from the album version (consisting of a quieter "[[Rapping|rap]]" section).{{citation needed|date=August 2012}} The 7" vinyl release only featured the Cooling Brothers Remix of the song as its A-side, whilst the B-side was a Non-Stick mix of the song.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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{{Track listing
{{Track listing


| all_writing = Chris Daymond, Brett Mitchell, Kevin Mitchell (aka [[Bob Evans (musician)|Bob Evans]]) and Vanessa Thornton,<ref name="APRA Teflon">{{cite web | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) | title = 'Teflon' at APRA search engine | url = https://www.apra.com.au/cms/worksearch/worksearch.srvlt?action=workSearch#axd?q=Military%2Strongmen | accessdate = 4 February 2015 }} Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g Teflon; or at 'Performer:' Jebediah</ref>
| all_writing = Chris Daymond, Brett Mitchell, [[Kevin Mitchell (musician)|Kevin Mitchell]] and Vanessa Thornton<ref name="APRA Teflon">{{cite web | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) | title = 'Teflon' at APRA search engine | url = https://www.apra.com.au/cms/worksearch/worksearch.srvlt?action=workSearch#axd?q=Military%2Strongmen | accessdate = 4 February 2015 }} Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g Teflon; or at 'Performer:' Jebediah</ref>


| title1 = Teflon
| title1 = Teflon
| length1 = 3:48
| length1 = 3:48
| title2 = Teflon (Cooling Brothers Remix)
| title2 = Teflon
| note2 = Cooling Brothers Remix
| length2 = 5:36
| length2 = 5:36
| title3 = You
| title3 = You
| length3 = 3:17
| length3 = 3:17
| title4 = Tracksuit (Live at the Cornflakes)
| title4 = Tracksuit
| note4 = Live at the Cornflakes
| length4 = 4:26
| length4 = 4:26
| title5 = [[Jerks of Attention]] (Live at the Cornflakes)
| title5 = [[Jerks of Attention]]
| note5 = Live at the Cornflakes
| length5 = 4:48
| length5 = 4:48
}}
}}

==Charts==

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{| class="wikitable"
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!align="left"|Chart (1998)
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!align="left"|Peak<br/>position
!align="left"|Weeks In
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|-
|align="left"|Australian [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Singles Chart]]<ref name="AUS Charts"/>
|align="center"|41
|align="center"|1
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|}


==Credits==
==Credits==
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* Chris Daymond&nbsp;– guitar
* Chris Daymond&nbsp;– guitar
* Brett Mitchell&nbsp;– drums
* Brett Mitchell&nbsp;– drums
* Kevin Mitchell (aka [[Bob Evans (musician)|Bob Evans]])&nbsp;– vocals
* [[Kevin Mitchell (musician)|Kevin Mitchell]]&nbsp;– vocals
* Vanessa Thornton&nbsp;– bass guitar
* Vanessa Thornton&nbsp;– bass guitar


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* [[Chris Lord-Alge]]&nbsp;– mixer
* [[Chris Lord-Alge]]&nbsp;– mixer
* Ben Steele&nbsp;– photography, artwork layout, design
* Ben Steele&nbsp;– photography, artwork layout, design
* Andrew Christie&nbsp;- artwork layout, design
* Andrew Christie&nbsp;– artwork layout, design
* Steve Smart&nbsp;- mastering
* Steve Smart&nbsp;– mastering
* Neill King&nbsp;– producer
* Neill King&nbsp;– producer ("Teflon")
* Laurie Singara&nbsp;– producer ("You")
* Laurie Singara&nbsp;– producer ("You")
* Graham Hill&nbsp;– producer ("Tracksuit", "Jerks of Attention")


==References==
== Charts ==
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!Chart (1998)
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!Peak<br>position
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{{single chart|Australia|41|artist=Jebediah|song=Teflon|access-date=26 December 2021}}
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|}


==References==
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==External links==


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Latest revision as of 09:25, 1 March 2024

This article is about the 1998 Jebediah song. For other songs, see Teflon (disambiguation).

"Teflon"
Single by Jebediah
from the album Slightly Odway
Released23 March 1998 (1998-03-23)
RecordedApril 1997
Sing Sing Studios
GenreAlternative rock
Length21:55
LabelMurmur
Songwriter(s)Chris Daymond, Kevin Mitchell, Vanessa Thornton, Brett Mitchell
Producer(s)Neill King
Jebediah singles chronology
"Military Strongmen"
(1997) 		"Teflon"
(1998) 		"Harpoon"
(1998)

"Teflon" is a song by Australian alternative rock band, Jebediah. "Teflon" was released on 23 March 1998 as the third single from the band's debut studio album, Slightly Odway and peaked at number 41 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.[1] It polled at number 42 in the Triple J Hottest 100 music poll for 1998.[2]

In October 1998 Jedediah performed "Teflon" at the ARIA Music Awards ceremony.[3] A live version recorded in London was issued on a bonus disc of an extended version of their fifth studio album, Kosciuszko, in April 2011.[4]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Chris Daymond, Brett Mitchell, Kevin Mitchell and Vanessa Thornton[5]

No.TitleLength
1."Teflon"3:48
2."Teflon" (Cooling Brothers Remix)5:36
3."You"3:17
4."Tracksuit" (Live at the Cornflakes)4:26
5."Jerks of Attention" (Live at the Cornflakes)4:48

Credits

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Jebediah members
  • Chris Daymond – guitar
  • Brett Mitchell – drums
  • Kevin Mitchell – vocals
  • Vanessa Thornton – bass guitar
Recording details
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixer
  • Ben Steele – photography, artwork layout, design
  • Andrew Christie – artwork layout, design
  • Steve Smart – mastering
  • Neill King – producer ("Teflon")
  • Laurie Singara – producer ("You")
  • Graham Hill – producer ("Tracksuit", "Jerks of Attention")

Charts

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Chart (1998) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 41

References

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  1. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Jebediah Discography". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  2. ^ triple j (2008). "Hottest 100 1998". Triple j. ABC. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Glenn A (31 October 1998). "Imbruglia Leads ARIA Awards". Billboard. No. 1. Global Media. p. 8. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ Jebediah (2011), Kosciuszko (Collector's ed.), Dew Process/Universal Music Australia (distributor). National Library of Australia, retrieved 5 February 2015
  5. ^ "'Teflon' at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 4 February 2015. Note: User may have to click 'Search again' and provide details at 'Enter a title:' e.g Teflon; or at 'Performer:' Jebediah
  6. ^ "Jebediah – Teflon". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
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